Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 6 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 3 cups cake flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons coconut milk, divided; 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur; 1 1/2 cups large-flake unsweetened coconut, toasted

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons coconut milk, divided
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 cups large-flake unsweetened coconut, toasted

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy and creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Add egg whites, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add extracts; beat well.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with 1 cup coconut milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
3
Divide batter evenly among 18 paper-lined cups of muffin pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 23 minutes or until batter is set but centers of cupcakes still look slightly wet. (Do not overcook.) Cool in pans 10 minutes; transfer to wire racks.
4
Combine amaretto liqueur and remaining 3 tablespoons coconut milk; stir well. Spoon mixture evenly over tops of warm cupcakes, spreading with back of spoon. Cool completely.
5
Frost cupcakes with Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting, and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Store at room temperature.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 large egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions